Why PlayStation? PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more. PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation. Software Engineering Intern - Undergraduate United States, Aliso Viejo: this position must be performed in a hybrid capacity out of the SIE-PlayStation Aliso Viejo, CA office. About the Team: The Core Engineering Team leverages cutting-edge technology to provide an exceptional game streaming experience for PlayStation players. Specializing in advanced streaming client and server development, we tackle intricate challenges to seamlessly transition the console gaming experience to the cloud with minimal latency and unparalleled streaming quality. What You'll Be Doing: * Become familiar with our tech stack and development environment. * Develop tools to enhance our streaming technology. * Contribute to adding features to our existing streaming application. * Participate in meetings and design sessions with our experienced engineering team. What We're Looking For: * Projected graduation by Spring 2026 with a degree in Computer Science. * Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, etc. * Familiarity with version control tools like Git. * Enthusiastic about professional development and eager to work with new technologies. * A team player who thrives in collaborative environments while also capable of independent work. Preferred Skills: * Knowledge of encoders/decoders, networking, and/or Android development. Eligibility: * Able to work during one of the following periods: May 19th - August 8th or June 16th - September 5th. * Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period. * Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates. Our intern positions offer a fixed hourly pay rate. Please note that the pay rate is exclusive to the internship period and may not reflect what pay may look like following the completion of an internship. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Intern Pay Range $45.75-$45.75 USD Equal Opportunity Statement: Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.